LCRR

Additional $3 Billion Available for Lead Pipe Replacement Through DWSRF, Plus Clarification on Utilizing Funding for Lead Service Line Replacement

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As the October 16, 2024 Lead and Copper Rule Revisions (LCRR) deadline draws closer, water systems across the country are trying to figure out how to pay for lead service line replacements. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) announced $3 billion in funding to help every State and U.S. territory identify and replace lead pipes. … Read more

$6.5 Billion For Drinking Water Infrastructure Upgrades Includes $3 Billion for LCRR Efforts

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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) announced the availability of $6.5 billion for States, Tribes, and U.S. territories for essential drinking water infrastructure upgrades across the nation through the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF). The $6 billion boost from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law aims to increase the investments available to rebuild the nation’s water … Read more

Changes to SRF Program and the Connection to the LCRR

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The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) created new Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF) program allocations over the next five years for lead service line replacement and inventories. This is a great opportunity for water systems to access additional grant funding (loan forgiveness) to complete lead service line inventories (LSLI) required by the Lead and Copper … Read more